HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 26, 2001
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Bonnie Castrey |
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BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: |
None |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: |
Susan Roper, Superintendent |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: |
None. |
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PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING: |
District Education Center |
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CALL TO ORDER: |
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by the President, Dr. Simons. |
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CLOSED SESSION: (I) |
The Board recessed to Closed Session at 6:36 p.m. to discuss Parent Appeals: Education Code sections 35146 and 48260. |
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RECONVENED: |
The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Dr. Simons announced the results of Closed Session as follows: There were five parent appeals. The first appeal was denied 4-0, with Ms Dashiell absent. The second, third and fourth appeals were denied 3-1, with Ms Dashiell absent. The fifth appeal was denied 4-0, with Ms Dashiell absent. |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (II) |
The Pledge of Allegiance was given. |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (III-A) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 8, 2001 the special meetings held May 16, 24, June 4 and 5, 2001 and the regular meeting/study session held June 12, 2001. Motion carried 4-0. Ms Dashiell was absent. |
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BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTIVITIES: (III- B) |
Board members representing the district on various committees presented reports and discussed activities. |
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (III- D) |
Mary Jon McAvoy, President of the DEA, thanked the Board and administration for their cooperation throughout her year of office. Bruce Bradley and Janet Perez of the Huntington Beach Police Department asked for district support of a Youth Summit which will provide youth leadership in drug and alcohol awareness issues. Denyse Scarberry, Marina High School parent, commented on the repair work done at Marina. |
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MS DASHIELL ENTERED: |
Ms Dashiell entered the meeting at 8:05 p.m. |
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: (continued) |
Frank Colaruotolo and Robert Elliott of Universal Construction disputed the qualifications of the low bidder for Bid No. 866, Marina High School Technology Upgrade. Clemens Scharwath commented on a situation which occurred at Knotts Berry Farm involving his son. Mark Soden, Vice President of CSEA Chapter 157 and Chairman of the Negotiating Committee, offered thanks to the Board at the conclusion of employee negotiations.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (IV) |
It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, with addendum to the Personnel Report IV-B, but with the exception of the following items which were pulled for separate consideration: Ms Dashiell pulled IV-F – Non-Public School/Agency Contracts/ Addenda – WOCCSE. Ms Castrey pulled IV-U – Award of Bids. Mrs. Henry pulled IV-W – Lease Agreement – Park View School. Mr. Harper pulled item R9243 of IV-C, Professional and Official Business Activities; IV-L, Grant Application – WorkAbility I Program; IV-T – Contract for Fiscal Support Services; and IV-JJ – Resolution to Participate in the California Air Resources Board Lower Emission School Bus Retrofit Program. Motion carried unanimously. |
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Approval was granted for purchase orders in the amount of $5,464,033.57 as presented. |
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Approval was granted for the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report No. 13 as presented, with addendum. |
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Approval was granted for the professional and official business activities |
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Approval was granted for the field trips as presented. |
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The Governing Board determined that the listed individuals or contractors are specially trained, experienced, and competent to provide services and advice in the noted areas. Such services are not available free of charge from public agencies, and such services and advice are needed on a limited or occasional basis. Approval was granted for the consultants and/or contractors as presented. |
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Approval was granted to reimburse the parent of a special education student in the amount of $1,500 as partial settlement of Special Education Due Process Case SN 371-01. |
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Approval was granted to submit an application for renewal of federal funding under the Title IX Indian Education Grant Program in the amount of $297,326 for the 2001-02 school year and following summer. The funds will be used to provide eligible students of American Indian/Alaskan Native descent with tutorial and culturally appropriate counseling services. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to submit an application to the California Department of Education for continued participation in the Morgan-Hart Program to Reduce Class Size in Grade 9. Funding, estimated at $512,210 for the 2001-02 school year, will be used in conjunction with federal Title VI funds to hire additional teachers to continue to reduce class size in designated language arts classes and expand the program to selected mathematics classes. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to submit an application to the California Department of Education for Title VI Class Size Reduction Program funds for the 2001-02 school year. This federal funding, estimated at $207,000, will be used in conjunction with the state Morgan-Hart funds to hire teachers to reduce class size in designated language arts and mathematics classes. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to submit to the California Department of Education the 2001-02 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Programs. Funds, which in past years have been in excess of $3 million, will be allocated by the state and federal governments to supplement existing instructional programs and services, guidance activities, and school improvement and staff development programs. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to disburse third-year Kingston Scholarship awards in the amount of $25,000. Funds will be sent to the designated colleges and universities to be used for tuition and books during the 2001-02 school year. Scholarship recipients must meet the qualifications for renewal established by the benefactor and the Kingston Scholarship Committee. |
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Approval was granted to submit a request for continued funding from the California Department of Education for the California Partnership Academies for the 2001-02 school year. Funding is in the amount of $81,000 each for the Entertainment and Tourism Academy at Huntington Beach High School, the Business Academy at Ocean View High School, and the Health Science Careers Academy at Westminster High School. Matching funds are required and will be provided through in-kind support. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the new basic textbooks (eighth list) for the 2000-01 school year. The thirty-day review period has been completed according to district policy. |
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Approval was granted to commence the adoption of the new basic textbooks (first list) for the 2001-02 school year according to district policy. |
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Approval was granted to appoint the principals of the six comprehensive high schools to serve as their respective school’s California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) league representative for the 2001-02 school year. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the Operating Beliefs and Principles of the California Interscholastic Federation, "Pursuing Victory with Honor." The high school principals and athletic directors have endorsed these common values of character, ethics and sportsmanship and have committed to practice them in all aspects of their sports programs. |
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Approval was granted for the change notices to the contracts as presented which were previously awarded. |
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Approval was granted to dispose of the listed surplus/obsolete district vehicles by public auction through Nationwide Auctioneers. |
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Approval was granted for a spending plan for the 2000-01 site API award block grant for Westminster High School. |
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Approval was granted to settle work injury claim No. 0082-98-31240 for $35,700. Claim information is available in the Business Division. |
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Reports on enrollment and ADA for the periods March 26 through April 20, and April 23 through May 18, 2001 were presented. |
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Recaps of the payments processed during the months of April and May 2001 were presented. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution to transfer the amount of $2 million to the Health and Welfare Insurance Fund for expenditures in 2001-02. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 45: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution, as required by Education Code 60451, ensuring that instructional materials purchased with Schiff-Bustamante funds were reviewed and approved as being aligned with the content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 46: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution for the reduction of specific classified services as presented. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 47: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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The Deferred Maintenance Fund will receive additional transfer income. Approval was granted to increase income and expenditures/reserves by the amount of $960,000 for fiscal year 2000-01. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 48: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the resolution which will terminate EPMC for all members of the California Employees Association, Chapter 157, effective July 1, 2001, in accordance with the negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 49: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt the resolution for Employer Pick-Up which will provide a tax benefit to employees for the retirement contributions to CalPERS.
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RESOLUTION NO. 50: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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The District has been notified of increases in funding for various categorical projects and other funding sources. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the net amount of $4,938,350 within the General Fund for the fiscal year 2000-01. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 51: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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The District has been notified of increases in funding for various Adult Education categorical projects. Approval was granted to adopt a resolution increasing income and expenditures by the amount of $67,159 within the Adult Education Fund for the fiscal year 2000-01. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 52: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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Approval was granted to adopt a resolution which authorizes the transfers made within the approved budgets of the General Fund and the Adult Education Fund for 2000-01. |
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RESOLUTION NO. 54: |
AYES: HARPER, HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Resolution unanimously adopted. |
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NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL/AGENCY CONTRACTS/ ADDENDA – WOCCSE: (IV-F) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper, to enter into the non-public school/agency contracts/addenda as presented, and the West Orange County Consortium for Special Education was authorized to receive invoices and process payment. Motion carried 4-0. Ms Dashiell abstained. |
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AWARD OF BIDS: (IV-U) |
Ms Castrey asked for additional information and Dr. Koch responded. It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper, to award bids to the successful bidders as presented. It was further moved that all other bids be rejected as being higher in cost or not meeting specifications. All bid results are available for review in the Purchasing Department. Motion unanimously carried. |
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LEASE AGREEMENT – PARK VIEW SCHOOL: (IV-W) |
Board members discussed the increased rent of 40 percent on this facility, with $15,000 in maintenance costs. Discussion took place regarding looking for a different site, preferably to be owned by the district. Dr. Koch clarified that the $15,000 was not an additional burden, it will be consistent with the district's past practice. It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, to extend the lease with Ocean View School District for the use of Park View School for the Adult Education and Coast High School program for 2001-02 year at a cost of $253,476. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES – R9243: (IV-C) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve item R9243 of the Professional and Official Business Activities – Hispanic Women’s Conference, Wendy Schwartz,, $100 from EIA funds. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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GRANT APPLICATION – WORKABILITY I PROGRAM: (IV-L) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to submit an application to the California Department of Education for the WorkAbility I Program for the period September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002. The grant funds, projected at $288,000 depending on approval of the state budget, will be used to continue to provide a school-to-career transition program for special education students. Students are taught pre-employment skills and receive vocational assessment and assistance in locating a job. No matching funds are required. Authorization to expend funds upon receipt was granted. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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CONTRACT FOR FISCAL SUPPORT SERVICES: (IV-T) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to engage Reynolds Consulting Group, Inc., to provide fiscal support services from May 29 to December 31, 2001 at a fee not to exceed $25,000. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (ARB) LOWER EMISSION SCHOOL BUS RETROFIT PROGRAM: (IV-JJ) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to adopt a resolution authorizing participation in the California Air Resources Board (ARB) Lower Emission School Bus Retrofit Program administered by the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
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RESOLUTION NO. 53: |
AYES: HENRY, DASHIELL, CASTREY, SIMONS NOES: HARPER ABSENT: NONE Motion unanimously carried. |
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ADOPTION OF 2001-02 BUDGET: (V-A) |
The 2001-02 budget has been compiled based on current guidelines and legislative actions. It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, that the budget be adopted as presented and that a public hearing for the adoption of the revised budget be set at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2001, at the District Education Center. It was further moved that the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, be authorized to make those changes required by interpretation of the law and pending legislative action prior to the adoption of the revised budget. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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RATIFICATION OF DEA CONTRACT: (VI-A) |
A tentative agreement was reached between the District bargaining team and the DEA bargaining team on June 7, 2001. The tentative agreement includes a 9 percent increase on the 2000-01 Teachers’ Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2001. The salary schedule for adult education/hourly teachers will be increased by 10.5 percent for the 2001-02 school year effective July 1, 2001. A new salary schedule for Coast High School/hourly teachers has been developed for the 2001-02 school year effective July 1, 2001. Tentative agreement was reached to approve the 2001-02 school calendar previously submitted to the Board of Trustees on May 8, 2001. On June 14, 2001 the District was notified by DEA that their membership has ratified the tentative agreement. It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the agreement as presented. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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RATIFICATION OF CSEA CONTRACT: (VI-B) |
A tentative agreement (3-year term) was reached between the District bargaining team and the CSEA bargaining team on May 31, 2001, with re-openers on salary and health and welfare for the second and third years. In addition, on June 15, 2001 the District and CSEA agreed on salary for the 2001-02 school year. The salary increase for 2001-02, after the Employer Paid Membership Contribution (EPMC) is effected, will be 7.16 percent. This represents 9 percent minus 1.84 percent adjustment for EPMC agreement as presented. On June 12, 2001 the District was notified by CSEA that their membership has ratified the tentative agreement. In addition, CSEA ratified the amendment to the tentative agreement on June 20, 2001. It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Ms Dashiell, to approve the agreement as presented. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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RATIFICATION OF HBPSA CONTRACT: (VI-C) |
A tentative agreement was reached between the District bargaining team and the Huntington Beach Pupil Services Association on June 21, 2001. The tentative agreement includes a 9 percent increase on the 2000-01 Pupil Personnel Services’ Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2001. On June 21, 2001 the District was notified by HBPSA that their membership has ratified the tentative agreement. It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, to approve the agreement as presented. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR 2001-02 FOR CERTIFICATED ADMINISTRATORS, CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES: (VI-D) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to grant a 9 percent salary increase for 2001-02 to all certificated administrators, classified management and confidential employees, effective July 1, 2001. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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PROPOSED PAY RATE FOR CERTIFICATED SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEES FOR HOURLY PROGRAMS: (VI-E) |
It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, to increase the rate of pay for certificated substitute employees for hourly programs from $20.44 to $24.50 effective July 1, 2001. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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PROPOSED SALARY INCREASE FOR 2001-02 FOR CLASSIFIED SERVICE EXEMPT EMPLOYEES: (VI-F)
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It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to increase the 2001-02 salary schedule by 9 percent for all classified service exempt employees for work performed on or after July 16, 2001. Motion carried 4-1. Mr. Harper voted no. |
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PROPOSED FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT UNIFICATION: (VI-G) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to oppose the proposed unification by the Fountain Valley School District and to authorize Dr. Michael Simons to represent the Board on this issue. It was agreed that because of the negative impact on the entire High School District, all Board members will actively oppose unification. Mr. Harper agreed, indicating it is important that the Board empower their president to be their spokesperson. He stated that the Board should try and persuade the Fountain Valley School District to focus on the real issue which is increasing the amount of funding for districts like the Huntington Beach Union High School District and the Fountain Valley School District. School districts should not simply look to each other’s budgets and each other’s schools as a way to increase their funding, but instead should seek a funding increase from Sacramento to pay for all the facilities needs and student programs. Dr. Simons emphasized that all Board members are free to address the issue but in publications Dr. Simons will speak on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Henry expressed her wholehearted endorsement of opposing unification from Fountain Valley Elementary School District. While the Elementary District has not yet made up its mind, the High School District has reviewed the issue and is opposing unification. Ms Castrey also endorsed the opposition to unification, stating that it would devastate this community in terms of the fight which would go on as well as the long-term effect on the children who are growing up in this district. Ms Dashiell echoed Ms Castrey’s point, stating she felt all Board members were in complete agreement on this issue. Motion unanimously carried. |
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BOARD POLICY REVISIONS: (VII-A) |
It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mrs. Henry, to approve the following Board Policy for second reading and adoption in the continued revision of existing policies and administrative regulations: BP 3440 Business and Non-Instructional Operations Inventories/Assets Motion unanimously carried. |
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STUDENT EXPULSIONS: |
It was moved by Ms Dashiell, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Jonathan Pool be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the remainder of the 2000-01 spring semester and the entire 2001-02 fall semester for violation of California Education Code 48900(a). We recommend that he be enrolled in an Orange County Department of Education alternative program for the remainder of the spring semester. It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended for the fall semester and that Jonathan be enrolled at Edison High School.
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It was moved by Ms Castrey, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Keoni Kakuuchi be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a)(2). It was further moved that the expulsion be suspended and that Keoni be transferred to Valley Vista High School. If he meets the established attendance/credits/discipline guidelines for return to Fountain Valley High School, he may request such a return for the 2001-02 spring semester.
Ms Dashiell voted no. |
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It was moved by Dr. Simons, seconded by Mr. Harper, that Patrick Thomsen be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(a). It was further moved that Patrick attend an Orange County Department of Education alternative school during his period of expulsion. Patrick will be notified in June 2002 of his right to request reenrollment in an appropriate district school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mrs. Henry, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Ricky Lopez be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for the 2001-02 school year for violation of California Education Code 48900(c) and (k). It was further moved that Ricky be enrolled in an Orange County Department of Education alternative school during the period of expulsion. In June 2002, Ricky will be notified of his right to request readmission to an appropriate district school. Motion unanimously carried. |
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It was moved by Mr. Harper, seconded by Ms Castrey, that Jimmie Nguyen be expelled from the Huntington Beach Union High School District for violation of California Education Code 48900(c). Because he is 18, it was recommended that Jimmy continue his education at the community college. Motion unanimously carried. |
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NEW BUSINESS: |
Ms Castrey asked staff to investigate supporting Huntington Beach Youth Summit. Dr. Myers will coordinate. Mrs. Henry thanked the office of Pupil Personnel Services for providing the Board with the data collection and testing schedule she had previously requested. Mr. Harper commented on the recent failure of Measure S in the Huntington Beach School District. Dr. Myers announced that the new Student Board Representative for 2001-2002 will be Suesan Gerard, student at Fountain Valley High School. |
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ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD: |
None. |
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ADJOURNMENT: |
The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m. |